From the WALX & NWUK Community
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Winter never deters our groups from walking together, going on trips or even raising money for charity Here is a brief round up of some of the activities around the UK this January and February. As the days lengthen and the sun brings some warmth, they will be glad they kept their activity levels up
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WALX is based in the beautiful Isle of Purbeck which is bordered on 3 sides by stunning coastal paths – part of the famous Jurassic Coast. So, pretty much every weekend, there’s a charity challenge hike or people training for the next one! We are used to providing advice, guiding those in training and putting
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Whether you are part of a local group or not, if you like walking and fancy a trip with like minded welcoming people – look no further. We have quite a few trips planned this year which have been organised by our groups but are open to all. It’s great to go away with people
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Walking can be life changing and there are many organisations who share our vision when it comes to encouraging people of all ages and abilities to walk more What are Community Walx? Community Walx are about finding non-medical ways to improve health and happiness. It recognizes that sometimes the best medicine isn’t a pill but
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Our next expert webinar covers a topic that many of our regular walkers can identify with – ARTHRITIS Joint pain can be debilitating and exercise can seem daunting but at the right level it can help too. Walking and gentle mobility exercise is often recommended and we see the benefits daily at WALX, so we
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There are so many NEW YEAR, NEW YOU messages in early January and whilst most of us do feel sluggish after the change in routine and festive fayre, it’s hard to cut through the mixed messages re exercise and diet. So many of us, set out with great intentions, fuelled by the marketeers who tempt
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Despite two named storms trying to quash the festive walking season, our groups around the UK have managed to get out there and enjoy some festive nibbles too. Nordic Walking Saddleworth fielded 32 nordic walking Santas in the local Santa Dash organised by the Round table – the biggest group ever! Instructor Caroline Fisher takes
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We are excited to announce the opening of the first WALX store where our experts are on hand to provide advice and support. “Following the granting of a patent for the unique ergonomic walking poles designed by our team in Dorset, we have seen an increase in requests for one to one advice and the
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Jamie McAnsh is a an inspirational man who tackled a sudden paralysis head on. He woke one morning in 2014 to find his legs did not work due to a complex condition known as Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS) following a bout of shingles. Jamie faced life in a wheelchair but his determination to overcome
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The next webinar in our series of exercise for those managing medical issues will focus on DIABETES We will explore how exercise helps with the management of this condition and how to get the right balance between food and activity. Our expert Neil Gibson from Diabetes UK will focus on simple tips and outline how
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Attending an extra walk or two or working a bit harder by joining a higher intensity session will not only provide health and fitness benefits! Our unique smilage reward scheme provides unique points based on attendance and effort and we like to reward those who try new things, turn up on bleak days and improve
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This Autumn we have had gloomy skies which coupled with shorter days and the oncoming chill of winter can affect both mood and motivation. See below for our THREE tips for staying motivated and beating the winter blues. Tip one – WALK WITH OTHERS If you book into a walk or plan to meet somebody